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Long Beach.
About
Life in Long Beach
Long Beach offers oceanfront living with genuine walkability—a rarity near New York City—but you're paying for that proximity and density. The median home price around $700,000 and median rent near $2,515 put it in the upper tier for the region, though the median household income of $140,739 suggests most residents here can manage it. You'll get reliable LIRR access to Penn Station (about 42 minutes average commute), which makes it feasible for Manhattan workers, and the unemployment rate of 3.0% signals a stable local job market.
Long Beach at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
43.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.6%
Foreign-Born
14.2%
Broadband Internet
96.0%
of households
Population Growth
-0.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics14.2% foreign-born, most often from Philippines
Who lives in Long Beach: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Long Beach, the largest foreign-born group is from Philippines (10.3%), and 7.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
13.8%
of residents
65 and Older
21.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
19.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
34.4%
of households
Married Couples
40.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.23
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 55% above NY average
Rent, home values, and income in Long Beach
In Long Beach, rent runs 55% above the NY average, and home values are 64% above the NY average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
53.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
23.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
112.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
66.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1961
median year built
Vacant Homes
9.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $807,036 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.3 pts below NY average
Unemployment in Long Beach and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Long Beach is 1.3 percentage points lower than the NY average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Long Beach Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro area
Commute41.3 min avg
How Long Beach residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Long Beach, most residents drive alone to work (60%), and 30% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 7 mi
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Major hub30.8M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 78% below national average
Crime rates for 2024
Violent crime in Long Beach runs 78% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
78.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (363 national, 2024)
Property Crime Rate
104.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,767 national, 2024)
Long Beach Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 12 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
97.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Nassau County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Nassau County, which includes Long Beach, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 12 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | High Wind | $22,000 |
| 2024 | 17 | High Wind | $16,000 |
| 2023 | 7 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 14 | Winter Weather | $8,000 |
| 2021 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | $8.3M |
| 2020 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $379,000 |
| 2019 | 29 | Thunderstorm Wind | $325,000 |
| 2018 | 28 | Coastal Flood | $829,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Nassau County, county-wide
Long Beach is about 3% of Nassau County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality29 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Nassau County, which includes Long Beach, is typically good — 287 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
29
Good Days
287
per year
Moderate Days
77
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nassau County, county-wide
Long Beach is about 3% of Nassau County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate80°F summers, 28°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Long Beach has mild summers (avg high 80°F) and cold winters (avg low 28°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
58°/42°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
80°/65°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
64°/49°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
42°/28°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
48.6"
Annual Snowfall
25.5"
Hot Days/Year
10
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
89
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
152
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 26°F | 3.81" |
| Feb | 42°F | 27°F | 3.01" |
| Mar | 48°F | 33°F | 4.64" |
| Apr | 59°F | 41°F | 4.16" |
| May | 67°F | 51°F | 4.31" |
| Jun | 76°F | 61°F | 4.57" |
| Jul | 82°F | 67°F | 4.25" |
| Aug | 82°F | 67°F | 4.16" |
| Sep | 75°F | 60°F | 3.76" |
| Oct | 64°F | 48°F | 4.30" |
| Nov | 54°F | 39°F | 3.57" |
| Dec | 44°F | 31°F | 4.10" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Long Beach
Uninsured
3.0%
of residents
No hospitals inside Long Beach's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
St John's Episcopal Hospital at South Shore
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.7 mi away · Far Rockaway
Mount Sinai South Nassau
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5 mi away · Oceanside
Mercy Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.2 mi away · Rockville Centre
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education9.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Long Beach
Long Beach's student/teacher ratio is 9.2:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 55.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
55.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
9.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Long Beach
Rabbinical College of Long Island
Private nonprofit · 2-year · 159 students · in-state tuition $10,560 · 28% graduate
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 12,550 students · in-state tuition $7,538 · 57% graduate · median earnings $68,324 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 10,630 students · in-state tuition $6,545 · 34% graduate · median earnings $53,866 (10 yrs after entry)
St. John's University-New York
11.7 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 9,477 students · in-state tuition $55,640 · 71% graduate · median earnings $77,281 (10 yrs after entry)
CUNY Queensborough Community College
12.7 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 8,940 students · in-state tuition $5,210 · 34% graduate · median earnings $50,546 (10 yrs after entry)
CUNY Kingsborough Community College
14.2 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 7,670 students · in-state tuition $5,252 · 41% graduate · median earnings $48,196 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 6,488 students · in-state tuition $59,960 · 66% graduate · median earnings $76,540 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Gateway National Recreation Area, 13 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Long Beach
Long Beach has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Gateway National Recreation Area (13 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Gateway National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
13 mi awayLower East Side Tenement Museum National Historic Site
National Historic Site
19 mi awayAfrican Burial Ground National Monument
National Monument
20 mi awayCastle Clinton National Monument
National Monument
20 mi awayFederal Hall National Memorial
National Memorial
20 mi awayGovernors Island National Monument
National Monument
20 mi awayStonewall National Monument
National Monument
20 mi awayTheodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
National Historic Site
20 mi awayPublic Libraries in Long Beach
Long Beach Public Library
111 West Park Avenue, Long Beach
West End Branch
903 W. Beech St, Long Beach
Cities Near Long Beach
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Long Beach?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Long Beach FAQ
Is Long Beach, New York affordable?⌄
Long Beach's median rent is $2,515/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $140,739/year. Median home value is $696,400.
Is Long Beach, New York safe?⌄
Long Beach's violent crime rate was 78 per 100,000 residents in 2024, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 363/100k that year. Property crime rate is 104 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Long Beach, New York?⌄
Long Beach has an unemployment rate of 3.0%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Long Beach, New York?⌄
The cost of living in Long Beach is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,515/month and median household income is $140,739/year. The median home value is $696,400. About 53% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Long Beach, New York?⌄
The average commute in Long Beach is 41 minutes, which is significantly longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from